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A dirty trick darkens Jacob Fowler’s whitewash

Tonight, the Rocket played their home opener against the Abbotsford Canucks. However, an unfortunate incident spoiled the party in Laval. Rocket rookie Josiah Didier got into a fight with Chase Stillman midway through the second period.

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Zachary Bolduc: 'More' than a top-6 winger in Marco D’Amico’s eyes

Zachary Bolduc is off to a great start with the Montreal Canadiens, scoring a goal in each of his first three games with the Habs and showing that he’s capable of putting the puck in the net with his skills.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Canadiens surge into matchup with goal-starved Rangers

Coming off a late surge to reach the playoffs last spring, the Montreal Canadiens entered this season looking to take a step forward with their young core.

Patrik Laine News / The Sick Podcast / October 17

It’s Time To Chat About Patrik Laine And The Power Play

It’s only been 5 games into the NHL season, but there has been a cause for concern regarding Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine. The biggest issue with Laine is that he doesn’t really have a role on this team right now, and that needs to be fixed.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / October 17

It’s time for Juraj Slafkovsky to wake up

Juraj Slafkovsky said it himself: he’s tired of excuses. He wants to “stop talking” and start performing… and this isn’t the first time we’ve heard that either.

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Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Canadiens Grooming Michael Hage for Key Role to Complete the Rebuild

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has to find a legitimate second-line centre to add to his roster. Kirby Dach has missed most of the last three seasons with injuries, and with the uncertainty surrounding the club’s centre depth, the big question is whether Hughes will pursue a long-term solution or a stopgap measure.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / October 17

Kaiden Guhle: Supporters saw him limping today in a restaurant

Kaiden Guhle didn’t finish last night’s game against the Predators. The defenseman hurt himself in the third period… and it looked really, really painful.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

1 trade overreaction Canadiens must make early in NHL season

The Montreal Canadiens are 4-1-0 five games into a massive 2025-26 NHL season. After making a trade for Noah Dobson in the offseason, they are roaring out of the gates and have playoff aspirations.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / October 17

Left-handed – right-handed: Samuel Montembeault and Gonzo were perfect

On David Beaucage’s Drette su’l tape podcast, the Canadiens’ goalie revealed that he knows by heart which side every NHL player shoots from. He also knows what color the guys are tapping their sticks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Cole Caufield continues to be clutch for the Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens fans were treated to an all-time ending Thursday night, as Cole Caufield scored both the game-tying goal and the game-winning goal to give the Habs a 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 17

No, Hutson and Caufield, are not too small for the NHL

stanley Cup champion teams don’t have small players” “The NHL is a league of copycats” “Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson won’t make it in the U.S. because

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Cole Caufield Makes History With OT Heroics for Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens star Cole Caufield continues to wow NHL fans and remind Habs followers about how special a player he is. On Thursday night, Caufield scored an overtime winner with just two seconds remaining to defeat the Nashville Predators by a score of 3-2.

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Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / October 17

Kaiden Guhle’s injury: no cause for concern last night

Yesterday, Kaiden Guhle had a hard time getting off the ice: while skating, he seemed to feel a sharp pain in his leg. He quickly made his way to the bench and didn’t exactly eat up the minutes late in the game.Here’s how he reacted Of necessity, a certain amount of concern has settled in town.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield buries dramatic OT goal with 2 seconds left vs. Predators

The Montreal Canadiens are staying hot. Their season-opening stumble — a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 9 — feels like forever ago, as they extended their win streak to four games, thanks to another dramatic ending on Thursday night.

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / October 16

Alexander Zharovsky Bounces Back With A Great Performance

Montreal Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky played a game of 2 tales for Salavat UFA on Thursday. Zharovsky was benched early in the game but finished the day with a very good offensive performance.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Ivan Demidov Is the Canadiens’ Future Star in the Making

Ivan Demidov’s first full season in the NHL is already generating the kind of buzz that Montreal Canadiens fans haven’t felt since Cole Caufield’s breakout.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canadiens’ Prospects Are Also Off to a Great Start to 2025-26

For the Montreal Canadiens, the 2025-26 season isn’t just about what’s happening in the NHL. While the big club has started the season on a positive note, several of the organization’s top prospects are lighting it up around the world.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Extend Another Defenceman

Welcome back to NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re in week two of the NHL regular season. Teams are settling in to see exactly where they stand in terms of competition and figuring out where they might need to improve.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 15

NHL Insiders Hint at Possible Blockbuster Scenario for the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens started the 2025 NHL season on a positive note, with a record of 3-1-0, and are currently in third place in the Atlantic Division.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Canadiens on verge of Stanley Cup contention, but still too young

One of the hot and rising teams in the NHL is the Montreal Canadiens. Yet, despite recent success, are they quite in the realm of being considered championship material?

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / October 15

NHL Rumors: After a Few Extensions Last Week, What’s Next for the Montreal Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens will have salary cap space to work with going forward … Area of need, and pending UFA Mike Matheson TSN: After the Montreal Canadiens extended Lane Hutson, they have a core group of six players signed at about $47 million, which is tremendous value with the salary cap ceiling going up over $100 million.